Digital Footprint The University of Edinburgh

Overview

If I Googled you, what would I find? As we move around the online world, we leave traces of our activity: social media accounts, tagged images, professional presences but also many artefacts we don't always realise we are leaving behind, or that others leave about us. 

In this course you will hear from a range of experts, and you will have an opportunity to explore and reflect on your own online tracks and traces, to understand why your digital footprint is important. They will introduce you to some of the tools and approaches to effectively manage your online presence (or digital footprint).

Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. If you wish to purchase the full course then you will pay in your local currency - the course price stated here may therefore vary depending on where you are in the world and the current exchange rate. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.

What you'll learn

The Digital Footprint course from The University of Edinburgh will focus on the different dimensions of a digital footprint, including developing an effective online presence, managing your privacy, creating opportunities for networking, balancing and managing professional and personal presences (e-professionalism).